Green Revolution

Nov 2-15, 2022 / Vol. 44 / No. 22
As the OKC Farmers Public Market closes in on its centennial celebration, the current owners seek to restore the district to its former glory while ushering in a new era.

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Bustling market

If you’ve lived in Oklahoma long, you have at least one memory of the OKC Farmers Public Market. A wedding. A concert. A sporting event. A first date over drinks or dinner. Or even just some weekend shopping. As the district’s current incarnation closes in on a century in operation, entrepreneurs are looking to the…

Gazedibles: Not yo nachos

Best eaten on the spot and designed to go down great with beers or cocktails, perfect for sharing (or not), nachos might just be the perfect snack. With National Nacho Day on Nov. 6, there’s no better excuse to celebrate this delicious dish. Unique or traditional, when you want cheesy chips piled high with toppings…

Strain Review: Kush Mints

Strain name: Kush Mints Grown by: The Laughing Goat Acquired from: Straiin Date acquired: Oct. 26 Physical traits: frosted dark green, orange Bouquet: citrusy and earthy Review: Straiin, which relocated to 3637 NW 10th St. when 7-Eleven quit leasing its adjacent spaces to dispensaries, is spacious and relaxed, offering a drive-thru for those days when…

Make America Whole Again

Chances are you are reading this only hours before a midterm election whose stakes could not be higher. Regardless of your party affiliation, your understanding of the role of government, or your position on abortion or gay rights, the decisions we are about to make will determine what kind of country we live in, and…

Tuning in Tokyo

Blueprint Tokyo might be something of a little-known name here in their home state, but they’re blowing up around the world. 100,000-plus streams on Spotify. Top 30 on the UK iTunes charts. Collaborating with top international producers like Mark Needham and Travis Ference. But if you look at their social media numbers, you’d really never…

Rocketmen

SLANDER have been on the dance scene for nearly a decade, consistently blowing up, garnering massive video views and streaming play numbers and collaborating with an exploding cast of singers and songwriters. They’re also just getting around to dropping their debut album. Even with a hugely successful back catalog of singles and feature appearances, the…

Loaded carbs

Some of us are expecting to spend much of the remainder of the year on kitchen duty, so the chefs at Guyutes have prepared a simple infused shrimp pasta dish to gas up the tank in between holiday marathons. “Something light, quick and easy for nights that you just don’t want to take your time…

Preparing for winter

Oklahoma Gazette started Citizen Spotlight more than a year ago to highlight the citizens in our community who selflessly pay it forward to those in need. As the days pass, these selfless citizens have continued their missions, often working together to make the biggest impact. As the close of the year draws near and many…

Strain Review: Maneater OG

Strain name: Maneater OG Grown by: CanOkie Buds Acquired from: Hilltop Gardens Date acquired: Oct. 25 Physical traits: frosted green and orange Bouquet: gassy, garlic Review: Hilltop Gardens, on the edge of the Farmers Market District, offers an art-filled atmosphere from local artists like Sean Vali among others. The shop’s primary focus is concentrates, many…

Celebration libations

Here are a seasonal selection of wines to pair with holidays, in-law visits and all the seasonal celebrations headed our way. Banfi Rosa Regale That bottle of sparkling grape juice from your childhood is back with an age requirement. A fizzy sparkling raspberry with hints of strawberries, this Italian red wine is only 7 percent…


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